Cornish Beef and Turnip Pasties

4 servings

80 minutes

Cornish pasties with beef and turnip are a tribute to the traditions of ancient English cuisine. They were originally created for Cornish miners to provide a hearty and convenient snack. The crispy pastry envelops a juicy filling of tender beef, sweet red onion, and turnip, creating a balance of flavors: meaty richness, light sweetness, and creamy texture of the dough. Baking in two stages allows the filling to develop while making the pastry flaky and golden. These pasties can be enjoyed hot or cold, making them ideal for picnics and on-the-go lunches. They offer comfort and evoke home traditions while preserving simplicity and depth of flavor in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 714.7
• Proteins: 25g
• Fats: 40.7g
• Carbohydrates: 67.5g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Turnip: 150 g
• Red onion: 1 head
• Shortcrust pastry: 500 g
• Beef tenderloin: 300 g

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Roll out the dough and cut it into 4 circles with a diameter of 18 centimeters. Mix the meat, finely chopped onion, and turnip with water. Add salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef tenderloin: 300 g
   • Red onion: 1 head
   • Turnip: 150 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

2. Divide the filling into circles, brush the edges with egg, and connect them. Leave in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 180 degrees and bake for another 45 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Shortcrust pastry: 500 g